expand
gb/ɪkspˈænd/ us/ɪkspˈænd/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2100
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Sloveso
B1
action
1
Increase size or amount
To make something bigger or more; to grow in size or amount.
Vzorec užití:
to expand [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expand' with 'extend'; 'extend' usually means to make something longer in time or space, while 'expand' means to make it bigger in size or scope.
Synonyma
enlarge (Focuses more on physical size rather than quantity or scope.)
Antonyma
shrink (Means to become smaller in size, amount, or extent.)
Kolokace
expand a business
|expand operations
|expand the range
|expand rapidly
|expand capacity
Témata
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The company plans to expand its operations into Asia.
- They decided to expand the kitchen to make more room.
- The government is working to expand access to healthcare.
Učební příklady
- We want to expand our shop.
- He will expand the garden next year.
- The school will expand the library.
Sloveso
B1
action
2
Become larger or greater
To get bigger in size, number, or amount.
Vzorec užití:
[something] expands
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'explode'; 'expand' is gradual increase, not a sudden burst.
Synonyma
grow (A broader term that can refer to physical, abstract, or metaphorical increase.)
Antonyma
contract (Means to become smaller or tighter.)
Kolokace
gas expands
|metal expands
|population expands
Témata
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Hot air expands as it rises.
- The city's population has expanded rapidly in recent years.
- The metal will expand when heated.
Učební příklady
- Hot water expands when it gets hot.
- My town is expanding quickly.
- The balloon expands when you blow air into it.
Sloveso
B2
action
3
Add detail or explanation
To say or write more about something so it is clearer or more complete.
Vzorec užití:
to expand on [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'explain' instead; 'expand' emphasizes adding more detail to what was already said.
Synonyma
elaborate (Often used in formal contexts; may imply careful explanation.)
Antonyma
summarize (Means to present only the main points without extra detail.)
Kolokace
expand on a point
|expand on an idea
|expand further
Témata
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Could you expand on what you mean by that?
- She expanded on her earlier remarks during the meeting.
- The author expands on this theme in later chapters.
Učební příklady
- Please expand on your answer.
- He expanded on his story with more details.
- She expanded on her plan for the trip.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
expand
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænd/
US/ɪkspˈænd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ex - pand (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pand)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: expand
- 3rd Person Singular: expands
- Present Participle: expanding
- Past: expanded
Příbuzná slova
Forms
expands
verb
expanding
verb
expanded
verb
Core family
expansion
noun B1
expandable
adjective
Related words
expanse
noun B2
expansive
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
contract
verb B1
contraction
noun B1
Výrazy
expand into
1/ɪkspˈænd ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Start operating in a new area
To start working in a new place or doing new kinds of work.
Příklady
- The company plans to expand into South America next year.
- They are expanding into the online market.
expand on
1/ɪkspˈænd ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Give more detail about something
To talk or write more about something by adding more information.
Příklady
- The teacher asked him to expand on his answer.
- Can you expand on your reasons for leaving?
expand upon
1/ɪkspˈænd əpˈɑn/
phrasal verb
formal
Give more detail about something (formal)
To talk or write more about something by adding extra details (formal).
Příklady
- The report expands upon last year's findings.
- She expanded upon her earlier comments during the conference.